Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) held a town hall meeting with two members of the state legislature and constituents in Germantown, Wisconsin. Constituents questioned Rep. Sensenbrenner about his stance on the impeachment inquiry against President Trump and other federal issues. This town hall meeting took place after the first week of public impeachment hearings. Mr. Sensenbrenner, who was first elected to Congress in 1979, served as a House impeachment manager during the impeachment against former President Bill Clinton. He is retiring in January 2021.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), a 2020 presidential candidate, speaks with voters and answers their questions at a town hall held at New England College in Henniker, N.H.
President Trump hosted a cabinet room meeting with public health officials and industry leaders on whether to ban flavored e-cigarette sales to people under 21.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) unveiled a portrait honoring former Speaker John Boehner (R-OH). House and Senate leaders spoke about the character and legacy of former Speaker Boehner.
President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar met with a group of vaping and e-cigarettes advocates, anti-tobacco activists, and other industry executives to talk about the increase in young people using the products. Several points were raised during the meeting including increasing age restrictions, banning flavored e-cigarette products that some felt targeted young people, and protecting small businesses. Sen. Mitt Romney, a critic of flavored e-cigarettes, said in the meeting that vaping flavors like cotton candy and "unicorn poop" are drawing young people in. He added, "We've got almost six million kids addicted to nicotine and they are getting addicted to nicotine because of the flavors."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), a 2020 presidential candidate, spoke with voters and answered their questions on topics like health care and the social safety net at a town hall held at New England College in Henniker, N.H. She was introduced by a student of the college and fellow working for her campaign, and then spoke on campaign issues before turning to answer questions from voters. Afterward, she greeted voters and talked with local reporters from the New England area.
The House Republicans' campaign chair - Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota - talks about Campaign 2020 & the outlook for electing more Republicans to the House. He also talks about the impact of Pres. Trump's re-election effort and of impeachment hearings.
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr (R) talks about issues the FCC oversees, including new spectrum auctions to free up space for 5G, media mergers, and changes in how the media are developing.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) unveiled a portrait honoring former Speaker John Boehner (R-OH). House and Senate leaders spoke about the character and legacy of former Speaker Boehner.
President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar met with a group of vaping and e-cigarettes advocates, anti-tobacco activists, and other industry executives to talk about the increase in young people using the products. Several points were raised during the meeting including increasing age restrictions, banning flavored e-cigarette products that some felt targeted young people, and protecting small businesses. Sen. Mitt Romney, a critic of flavored e-cigarettes, said in the meeting that vaping flavors like cotton candy and "unicorn poop" are drawing young people in. He added, "We've got almost six million kids addicted to nicotine and they are getting addicted to nicotine because of the flavors."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), a 2020 presidential candidate, spoke with voters and answered their questions on topics like health care and the social safety net at a town hall held at New England College in Henniker, N.H. She was introduced by a student of the college and fellow working for her campaign, and then spoke on campaign issues before turning to answer questions from voters. Afterward, she greeted voters and talked with local reporters from the New England area.
The House Science, Space and Technology Committee held a hearing with public health officials on efforts to improve flu vaccines and develop a universal flu vaccine. In this portion, committee members heard testimony from National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Influenza Division Director Dr. Daniel Jernigan.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), a 2020 presidential candidate, spoke with voters and answered their questions on topics like health care and the social safety net at a town hall held at New England College in Henniker, N.H. She was introduced by a student of the college and fellow working for her campaign, and then spoke on campaign issues before turning to answer questions from voters. Afterward, she greeted voters and talked with local reporters from the New England area.
President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar met with a group of vaping and e-cigarettes advocates, anti-tobacco activists, and other industry executives to talk about the increase in young people using the products. Several points were raised during the meeting including increasing age restrictions, banning flavored e-cigarette products that some felt targeted young people, and protecting small businesses. Sen. Mitt Romney, a critic of flavored e-cigarettes, said in the meeting that vaping flavors like cotton candy and "unicorn poop" are drawing young people in. He added, "We've got almost six million kids addicted to nicotine and they are getting addicted to nicotine because of the flavors."
The Council on Foreign Relations held a preview of the mid-term Supreme Court cases. Panelists included two appellate attorneys who argue before the court frequently and two journalists who cover the court. They also discussed what to expect from Chief Justice John Roberts as he presides over the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump in 2020.
